Cody Bellinger makes $25 million Yankees free agency decision

Cody Bellinger is officially back on the market.

The outfielder made his player opt-out official on Monday, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed, forgoing the final year and $25 million left on his contract with the Yankees to become a free agent again.

There is expected to be interest between the Yankees and Bellinger for a reunion, but there will be other bidders for the 30-year-old’s services coming off a strong season in The Bronx.

While providing quality defense in all three outfield spots and first base along with strong baserunning, Bellinger hit .272 with a .813 OPS, 29 home runs and 13 steals.

Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger makes a sliding catch against the Blue Jays during Game 4 of the ALDS on Oct. 8, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

His 5.0 bWAR was his highest since accruing 8.7 during his NL MVP season with the Dodgers in 2019.

Bellinger had signed a three-year, $80 million contract with the Cubs ahead of the 2024 season, which included player opt-outs after the first and second years.

He did not exercise it after his first season with the Cubs, who then dealt him to the Yankees in a salary dump.

Kyle Tucker, whom the Cubs acquired in part to replace Bellinger, is set to be the top free-agent position player on the market this winter, though Bellinger may not be far behind.